Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 2 Chronicles, some soldiers were told not to go to a battle, and they got upset. So, they turned against their own people in other towns and took many things from them.

2 Chronicles 25:13: But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even unto Bethhoron, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil. [the soldiers...: Heb. the sons of the band]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," whereas 2 Chronicles 25:13 describes a massacre by the troops.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," in contrast to the killing of 3,000 people in 2 Chronicles 25:13.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

This verse advocates learning to do well and seek justice, which contradicts the act of violence described in 2 Chronicles 25:13.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking revenge, whereas 2 Chronicles 25:13 involves retaliatory violence.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

This verse says not to envy violent people, opposing the violent actions of the soldiers in 2 Chronicles 25:13.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 2 Chronicles 25:13 could be about how the verse describes an act of violence and destruction that led to significant loss of life and plundering. This can seem inconsistent with the broader moral teachings about mercy, compassion, and valuing human life. The actions in the verse may appear to conflict with ideals of peace and justice.

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